Chris Grier Draft History and Grades
10 draft classes, 2016-2025. Every pick graded against its slot.
The answer
Chris Grier has made 70 picks. 22 became starters and 5 were busts. Draft Value Added per pick: -5.0, league average -7.6. That ranks 19 of 55 GMs with 20+ picks.
Best at defensive linemen (+11.9 vs league on 9 picks) and quarterbacks (+10.1 vs league on 4 picks). Weakest at linebackers (-9.7 on 4 picks) and cornerbacks (-8.2 on 7 picks).
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By position
Draft Value Added compares each pick's peak season to what that draft slot usually produces. Click a position to see those picks in the explorer.
| Pos | Picks | Starters | Busts | Hit | DVA/pick | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 12 | 5 | 0 | 67% | -3.3 | +3.3 vs league |
| DL | 9 | 3 | 0 | 62% | +3.5 | +11.9 vs league |
| RB | 9 | 2 | 0 | 44% | +1.3 | +3.7 vs league |
| WR | 8 | 2 | 1 | 71% | -1.4 | +4.5 vs league |
| CB | 7 | 2 | 2 | 33% | -19.6 | -8.2 vs league |
| EDGE | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17% | -15.3 | -2.9 vs league |
| S | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | +1.3 | +2.8 vs league |
| QB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | -12.3 | +10.1 vs league |
| LB | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | -15.7 | -9.7 vs league |
| TE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 50% | +0.1 | -2.6 vs league |
| LS | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | too few to judge |
| K | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | too few to judge |
Best and worst picks
Best value
- Isaiah Prince (OL, R6 2019) +51 DVA
- Myles Gaskin (RB, R7 2019) +49 DVA
- Andrew Van Ginkel (LB, R5 2019) +43 DVA
Worst value
- Jonah Savaiinaea (OL, R2 2025) -69 DVA
- Cam Smith (CB, R2 2023) -53 DVA
- Erik Ezukanma (WR, R4 2022) -46 DVA
Tenure
- Dolphins: 2016-2025
Whoever was in the chair on draft day owns that class. Our pick window starts in 2012, so earlier classes are not counted.
Every pick
15 picks are from the last two drafts and still developing.
| Year | Pick | Player | Pos | School | DVA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R1, #13 | Kenneth Grant | DL | Michigan | -29.6 | developing |
| 2025 | R2, #37 | Jonah Savaiinaea | OL | Arizona | -69.3 | developing |
| 2025 | R5, #143 | Jordan Phillips | DL | Maryland | -8.6 | developing |
| 2025 | R5, #150 | Jason Marshall | CB | Florida | -33.2 | developing |
| 2025 | R5, #155 | Dante Trader | S | Maryland | -44.9 | developing |
| 2025 | R6, #179 | Ollie Gordon | RB | Oklahoma St. | -20.3 | developing |
| 2025 | R7, #231 | Quinn Ewers | QB | Texas | -5.6 | developing |
| 2025 | R7, #253 | Zeek Biggers | DL | Georgia Tech | +38.2 | developing |
| 2024 | R1, #21 | Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn St. | -6.0 | starter |
| 2024 | R2, #55 | Patrick Paul | OL | Houston | +10.7 | starter |
| 2024 | R4, #120 | Jaylen Wright | RB | Tennessee | -26.4 | developing |
| 2024 | R5, #158 | Mohamed Kamara | DL | Colorado St. | - | developing |
| 2024 | R6, #184 | Malik Washington | WR | Virginia | +3.9 | starter |
| 2024 | R6, #198 | Patrick McMorris | CB | California | - | developing |
| 2024 | R7, #241 | Tahj Washington | WR | USC | - | developing |
| 2023 | R2, #51 | Cam Smith | CB | South Carolina | -53.1 | bust |
| 2023 | R3, #84 | De'Von Achane | RB | Texas A&M | +34.2 | starter |
| 2023 | R6, #197 | Elijah Higgins | WR | Stanford | +22.7 | backup |
| 2023 | R7, #238 | Ryan Hayes | OL | Michigan | -23.3 | active |
| 2022 | R3, #102 | Channing Tindall | LB | Georgia | -36.1 | bust |
| 2022 | R4, #125 | Erik Ezukanma | WR | Texas Tech | -46.2 | active |
| 2022 | R7, #224 | Cameron Goode | EDGE | California | -11.0 | backup |
| 2022 | R7, #247 | Skylar Thompson | QB | Kansas St. | -21.4 | active |
| 2021 | R1, #6 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | Alabama | +11.9 | starter |
| 2021 | R1, #18 | Jaelan Phillips | DL | Miami (FL) | +5.3 | starter |
| 2021 | R2, #36 | Jevon Holland | S | Oregon | +15.9 | starter |
| 2021 | R2, #42 | Liam Eichenberg | OL | Notre Dame | +8.5 | starter |
| 2021 | R3, #81 | Hunter Long | TE | Boston Col. | -19.1 | backup |
| 2021 | R7, #231 | Larnel Coleman | OL | Massachusetts | -24.7 | active |
| 2021 | R7, #244 | Gerrid Doaks | RB | Cincinnati | -22.1 | released |
| 2020 | R1, #5 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Alabama | +4.2 | starter |
| 2020 | R1, #18 | Austin Jackson | OL | USC | +7.3 | starter |
| 2020 | R1, #30 | Noah Igbinoghene | CB | Auburn | -6.8 | backup |
| 2020 | R2, #39 | Robert Hunt | OL | Louisiana | +26.9 | starter |
| 2020 | R2, #56 | Raekwon Davis | DL | Alabama | -14.9 | backup |
| 2020 | R3, #70 | Brandon Jones | S | Texas | +24.9 | starter |
| 2020 | R4, #111 | Solomon Kindley | OL | Georgia | +0.1 | active |
| 2020 | R5, #154 | Jason Strowbridge | EDGE | North Carolina | -40.1 | active |
| 2020 | R5, #164 | Curtis Weaver | EDGE | Boise St. | -38.1 | active |
| 2020 | R6, #185 | Blake Ferguson | LS | LSU | - | backup |
| 2020 | R7, #246 | Malcolm Perry | RB | Navy | -21.7 | active |
| 2019 | R1, #13 | Christian Wilkins | DL | Clemson | +12.2 | starter |
| 2019 | R3, #78 | Michael Deiter | OL | Wisconsin | +1.8 | backup |
| 2019 | R5, #151 | Andrew Van Ginkel | LB | Wisconsin | +42.5 | starter |
| 2019 | R6, #202 | Isaiah Prince | OL | Ohio St. | +51.2 | active |
| 2019 | R7, #233 | Chandler Cox | RB | Auburn | -14.3 | active |
| 2019 | R7, #234 | Myles Gaskin | RB | Washington | +49.4 | backup |
| 2018 | R1, #11 | Minkah Fitzpatrick | S | Alabama | +13.8 | starter |
| 2018 | R2, #42 | Mike Gesicki | TE | Penn St. | +23.7 | starter |
| 2018 | R3, #73 | Jerome Baker | EDGE | Ohio St. | +24.6 | starter |
| 2018 | R4, #123 | Durham Smythe | TE | Notre Dame | +20.4 | backup |
| 2018 | R4, #131 | Kalen Ballage | RB | Arizona St. | +1.5 | backup |
| 2018 | R6, #209 | Cornell Armstrong | CB | Southern Miss | +0.5 | backup |
| 2018 | R7, #227 | Quentin Poling | LB | Ohio | -25.4 | active |
| 2018 | R7, #229 | Jason Sanders | K | New Mexico | - | backup |
| 2017 | R1, #22 | Charles Harris | EDGE | Missouri | -21.1 | backup |
| 2017 | R2, #54 | Raekwon McMillan | LB | Ohio St. | -43.9 | bust |
| 2017 | R3, #97 | Cordrea Tankersley | CB | Clemson | -42.2 | bust |
| 2017 | R5, #164 | Isaac Asiata | OL | Utah | -38.1 | active |
| 2017 | R5, #178 | Davon Godchaux | DL | LSU | +19.1 | starter |
| 2017 | R6, #194 | Vincent Taylor | DL | Oklahoma St. | +6.5 | backup |
| 2017 | R7, #237 | Isaiah Ford | WR | Virginia Tech | +16.2 | backup |
| 2016 | R1, #13 | Laremy Tunsil | OL | Mississippi | +9.7 | starter |
| 2016 | R2, #38 | Xavien Howard | CB | Baylor | +17.0 | starter |
| 2016 | R3, #73 | Kenyan Drake | RB | Alabama | +31.4 | starter |
| 2016 | R3, #86 | Leonte Carroo | WR | Rutgers | -33.4 | bust |
| 2016 | R6, #186 | Jakeem Grant | WR | Texas Tech | +14.8 | backup |
| 2016 | R6, #204 | Jordan Lucas | S | Penn St. | -3.1 | backup |
| 2016 | R7, #223 | Brandon Doughty | QB | Western Kentucky | -26.2 | released |
| 2016 | R7, #231 | Thomas Duarte | TE | UCLA | -24.7 | active |
Questions
How good is Chris Grier at drafting?
Chris Grier has 22 starters and 5 busts from 70 picks, with a hit rate of 49% and -5.0 Draft Value Added per pick. A positive number means the picks outperformed their draft slot.
How good is Chris Grier at evaluating offensive linemen?
Chris Grier has drafted 12 offensive linemen: 5 starters, 0 busts, -3.3 DVA per pick. That is 3.3 points above the league average for offensive linemen.
How good is Chris Grier at evaluating defensive linemen?
Chris Grier has drafted 9 defensive linemen: 3 starters, 0 busts, +3.5 DVA per pick. That is 11.9 points above the league average for defensive linemen.
How good is Chris Grier at evaluating running backs?
Chris Grier has drafted 9 running backs: 2 starters, 0 busts, +1.3 DVA per pick. That is 3.7 points above the league average for running backs.